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The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896)
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A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
Cast
Madeleine Koehleras Self
Marcel Koehleras Self
Mrs. Auguste Lumièreas Self
Marguerite Lumièreas Self
Jeanne-Joséphine Lumièreas Self
Rose Lumièreas Self
Suzanne Lumièreas Self
Facts
| Release date | June 30, 1896 |
| Runtime | 1 min (0h 1m) — about the same as the 1896 average of 1 min |
| Genres | History, Documentary |
| Original title | L'arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat |
| Language | FR |
| IMDb | tt0000012 |
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How long is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat runs 1 minutes (0h 1m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 553 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1896 in this index (top 100%) and #262 among 442 history titles.
Who directed The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat was directed by Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière.
Who stars in The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
Madeleine Koehler as Self; Marcel Koehler as Self; Mrs. Auguste Lumière as Self; Marguerite Lumière as Self; Jeanne-Joséphine Lumière as Self; Rose Lumière as Self.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/451139.